Actor R Madhavan recently shared a behind-the-scenes detail about his transformation for the upcoming film Dhurandhar. He revealed that director Aditya Dhar asked him to deliberately make his lips appear thinner during the look-test process, describing the moment as “a real shitting-in-my-pants moment.”
Madhavan explained that although he spent three to four hours under prosthetics and make-up to portray his character, a sense of something missing lingered. Dhar’s suggestion to adjust his lip shape added the necessary final touch he needed to embody his role, which is inspired by a national-security character.
The actor’s willingness to embrace such detailed direction reflects the film’s high-intensity production values and focus on realism. Analysts note that this level of detail contributes to the increasing global attention on Indian action thrillers and signal a higher production benchmark for future releases.
Madhavan’s disclosure also offers fans a rare insight into how actors adapt to exacting character requirements. With Dhurandhar scheduled for release in early December, the revelation has added to the film’s growing buzz.